Synonyms for

Albums

Verb / ˈælbʌmz / Another word for albums — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A collection of recordings, typically on CD, vinyl, or digital format, issued as a single item.

Synonyms & similar words

album recordalbum records discs compilation collection anthology retrospective selection favourites playlists mixtapes tracks singles EPs LPs 45s 78s cassettes tapes

Synonyms by register

Formal

collections compilations records volumes

Informal

sets collections records LPs

Literary

treasuries collections repositories

Antonyms

singles tracks individual songs loose papers loose sheets

Common collocations

  • photo album
  • music album
  • album cover
  • release an album
  • debut album
  • studio album
  • live album
  • concept album

Word family

noun album
verb albumize

Usage note

While 'album' most commonly refers to a collection of songs or photographs, it can also refer to a collection of stamps or other items. The plural form is 'albums'.

Example sentences

  1. My aunt has a collection of albums from the 60s and 70s.
  2. We listened to the new album of our favorite band on our road trip.
  3. I bought an album of classical music for my grandmother's birthday.
  4. He spent the entire day organizing his album collection.
  5. The album of the year award went to a new emerging artist.

Quotes

  • "Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart." - Pablo Casals
  • "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." - Bob Marley
  • "Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche

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